political vendetta
Tamil Nadu Minister Refutes Rs 1,020 Crore Bribery Allegations as Political Vendetta Before Elections
Dec 09, 2025 09:57 am CST
Tamil Nadu Minister K N Nehru has strongly denied Enforcement Directorate allegations of a Rs 1,020 crore bribery and tender-fixing scheme in his department, calling them "politically-driven lies" orchestrated by the AIADMK-BJP alliance. While the opposition demands his removal, the ruling DMK argues central agencies are being misused as political tools ahead of elections. Nehru defends his administration's infrastructure achievements, including road construction, water supply improvements, and flood management systems.
UK MP Tulip Siddiq Condemns "Unjustified" Two-Year Sentence in Bangladesh Corruption Trial
Dec 02, 2025 12:13 am CST
Tulip Siddiq, niece of former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and UK Labour MP, denounces her two-year prison sentence from a Bangladeshi anti-corruption tribunal as an "unjustified" outcome of a "kangaroo court" conducted in her absence. Prominent UK legal experts have raised serious concerns about the fairness of proceedings as Siddiq maintains she is "collateral damage" in a political vendetta against her family.
YSRCP Leader Arrested in Adulterated Liquor Case Amid Political Tensions in Andhra Pradesh
Nov 03, 2025 11:43 am CST
Former minister Jogi Ramesh of YSRCP was arrested in connection with an adulterated liquor case, triggering intense political conflict in Andhra Pradesh. While YSRCP claims political vendetta by Chandrababu Naidu's TDP government, authorities allege Ramesh's involvement in a spurious liquor network. This development adds to ongoing tensions between the rival political parties in the state.
Supreme Court Questions ED's Jurisdiction in Tamil Nadu Liquor Scam Investigation: Federal Structure at Stake
Oct 14, 2025 07:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has raised significant questions about federalism while examining the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into alleged irregularities at Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor corporation (TASMAC). Chief Justice BR Gavai questioned whether the central agency was infringing on state investigation rights, as the DMK government argues it had already filed 47 FIRs. The case highlights tensions between central agencies and state governments, with allegations of political vendetta emerging ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Row After Union Minister Stopped From Entering VVIP Zone During PM's Kolkata Visit
Sep 16, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar was on Monday denied entry into the VVIP zone of the Kolkata airport while attempting to bid farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.